Tag: Investigation

In the coastal communities of Bayelsa, where the rivers meet the lush greenery of the Niger Delta, food is more than just sustenance, it’s a bridge to heritage and a celebration of local ingredients. Among the many dishes that embody this spirit is Kekefia, a cherished plantain pottage. Known for its rich flavours and heartwarming…

Kehinde Fajobi Senator Musa Sani, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has said that President Bola Tinubu is taking a deliberate approach before presenting the 2025 budget to the National Assembly to avoid any oversights. Sani shared this view during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, stressing that Tinubu’s decision aligns…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria has garnered support from several West African nations in its bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The move comes as the U.S. backs the addition of two permanent African seats on the Council. Currently, the UN Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto…

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has earned three nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, bringing her total career nominations to eight. The nominations, revealed on Friday, place Tems among fellow Nigerian artists Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema. Leading the Nigerian contingent, Tems is now among the top nominees of…

The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lauded the efforts of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in championing the cause of workers and the masses. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, at the unveiling of 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated by the NLC to its Rivers…

The Nigerian naira took a troubling nosedive on Friday, depreciating to N1,740 per dollar in the parallel market—down from N1,725 the previous day—sparking concerns over the country’s deepening forex crisis. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the naira also fell sharply, sliding to N1,678.87 per dollar from Thursday’s rate of N1,639.50, marking a…

Kehinde Fajobi The Katsina State Police Command reported on Friday that it thwarted simultaneous bandit attacks in three areas of Jibia Township, rescuing 21 abducted residents. According to ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Police Public Relations Officer, the successful operation was a joint effort involving the police, Army, Community See Corps, and local vigilantes. “In a…

Kehinde Fajobi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 55 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state, following recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. In a statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, it was explained that 40 of the inmates…

Kehinde Fajobi The search and recovery team investigating the October 24 Sikorsky SK76 helicopter crash off Bonny Finima has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), crucial components for understanding the cause of the accident. Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau…

Kehinde Fajobi An Independent Investigative Panel set up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported on Friday that it found no evidence to substantiate claims that Nigerian soldiers conducted forced and illegal abortions on women and girls in the North-East. The seven-member panel, led by retired Supreme Court Justice Abdul Aboki, dismissed the allegations,…

Kehinde Fajobi Residents of Ruga Community along the Lugbe-Airport Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop the ongoing demolitions in the area. The demolitions, carried out by a Special Ministerial Task Team on Wednesday, targeted illegal settlements and structures made from sacks, scrap roofing materials,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortions by police officers in various parts of the country, vowing to enforce “severe” punishment for any officer found guilty of corruption. The IGP’s remarks follow accusations that officers from Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenagoa, including ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon,…

Kehinde Fajobi Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced that his administration has cleared ₦90 billion of the ₦191.2 billion debt inherited from previous administrations within 15 months. He also reported a $159 million boost in foreign direct investment (FDI) between June 2023 and June 2024. Speaking at a media briefing in Umuahia on Thursday, Otti…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise Nigerians’ welfare amid challenging economic conditions. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo called for stronger social welfare programmes and accessible healthcare to support citizens facing rising costs in essentials like food, transport, and…

Three Israelis are missing following clashes between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the fringes of football club Maccabi Tel Aviv’s match in Amsterdam, according to Israeli authorities. Ten people were injured in the violence, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Friday morning. The degree of their injuries was initially unclear. The ministry urged…

The legal team representing Stephen Abuwatseye, the Abuja Bolt driver who was assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member from Abia State, has officially withdrawn their services. Deji Adeyanju and Partners announced that their decision to step down was made to safeguard their professional integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards within the…

In preparation for the much-anticipated annual Lagos Women Run on Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Lagos State Government has announced a series of traffic diversions and partial road closures to ease the impact on motorists and ensure the smooth progression of the event. The event, which sees thousands of women participating in a city-wide race,…

Kehinde Fajobi Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vehemently denied claims of a rift with his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and refuted allegations that Kwankwaso exerts undue influence over his administration. In a late Wednesday address to journalists in Kano, Yusuf expressed his gratitude and loyalty to Kwankwaso, emphasising that their relationship…

Across Nigeria, football fans and analysts have expressed frustration over the recent squad selection by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. A major point of debate is the inclusion of Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq over other in-form strikers across Europe, especially Cyriel Dessers of Rangers and Victor Olatunji, who recently…

Stephen Abuwatseya, the e-hailing driver who was assaulted by House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, has issued an apology following the altercation that occurred during a package delivery on October 28. In a video statement released to the press on Thursday, Abuwatseya expressed regret for his actions, apologizing to Ikwechegh for any words or actions…